Portrait of French writer Octave Uzanne:
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Writers in Art: Octave Uzanne
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Tag Archives: Books
Lying Readers
- The 20 books most people have lied about reading [ShortList]
I’ve no idea why anyone would lie about reading the Fifty Shades trilogy. I’d think the opposite would be true.
Among other included titles:
The Great Gatsby. Courtesy of ShortList.
Workspace Vignette
I’m preparing a new mini-series about my writing space. Although I won’t be using it for the series proper, I love how this photo effect makes my knick-knacks look. That fox!
Fox and books
Books in Art: Books and Scholar’s Accoutrements
Books and Scholar’s Accoutrements (19th century). Artist Unknown. Brooklyn Museum.
[Shopping for the Bookworm] Literary Lovers #2: Sylvia Plath and Ted Hughes
In anticipation of Saint Valentine’s Day, we are sharing a few wee love-themed shopping guides.
Some legendary literary love affairs were more successful than others, but who are we to judge? At any rate, we’ll save such musings for another day.
Today’s couple: Sylvia Plath and Ted Hughes!
Sylvia Plath Typewriter Brooch by Modern Girl Blitz. $15.00.
Ted Hughes Literary Poster by Badly Drawn Authors. $10.00+.
[Book Nerd Links] Book Parody of “Uptown Funk”
This is from last year, but it is still funny!
- Can You Name All The Book References In This Hilarious Parody Of “Uptown Funk?” [THE LITERACY SITE]
[Shopping for the Bookworm] Literary Lovers #1: Robert Browning and Elizabeth Barrett Browning
In anticipation of Saint Valentine’s Day, we are sharing a few wee love-themed shopping guides.
Some legendary literary love affairs were more successful than others, but who are we to judge? At any rate, we’ll save such musings for another day.
Up first: Robert Browning and Elizabeth Barrett Browning! Continue reading
[Book Nerd Links] Three Links for Midweek
- The Late, Great Alan Rickman Reads Shakespeare, Proust & Thomas Hardy [OPEN CULTURE]
- Give Your Valentine Our Special Box Set [THE PARIS REVIEW]
- David Bowie Answers the Famous Proust Questionnaire [BRAIN PICKINGS]
Tennessee Williams, 1953
Playwright Tennessee Williams at the memorial service for poet Dylan Thomas:
Tennessee Williams photographed by Walter Albertin for the New York World-Telegram and Sun, 1953
Beautiful Bookcases
7 Ways to Make Your Bookcases Better & Better [APARTMENT THERAPY]
All of these designs are gorgeous and functional. Do you have a favourite?
A Small Press Life: Books. Art. Writing. Life. Tea. 